Course Summary

Environmental science at Sheffield combines rigorous academic study with plenty of practical experience. You will have the chance to take part in field classes in the UK, Europe, Africa and North America. All compulsory field trips are free. You can specialise – in global change, environmental biosciences or environmental geosciences – or you can take a more general course. The Department of Geography has over 30 full-time academics covering topics in human and physical geography. Our facilities include an environment centre in the Peak District and a field centre in Tanzania. We teach this course with colleagues in the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences – the Times Good University Guide has put Sheffield in the UK top 10 for biosciences every year since 2009. Graduates have a range of specialist and transferable skills. They work all over the world, in sectors including local and national government, business, sustainability and environmental consultancy.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: F900

Institution code: S18

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including Geography or another relevant science subject

+ B at Advanced Higher in Geography or another relevant science subject

Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction to include Geography (or another relevant science subject) units, and 15 credits at Merit

in a relevant subject + B in A Level Geography or another relevant science subject

+ BBB at A Level including Geography or another Science subject

including 5 in Higher Level Geography or another relevant science subject

in a relevant subject

including Geography or another relevant science subject

+ AB at A Level including Geography or another relevant science subject

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/geography/undergraduate/courses#Geography

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 72%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 22520.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs

Provider information

Western Bank
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Sheffield
S10 2TN

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